Teens Make Health Happen Mentorship - Ventura County

HealthCorps • Oxnard, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthCorps is recruiting Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) Mentors to serve in the greater Ventura County area, including Oxnard, during the 2026–2027 academic year. Mentors lead an innovative wellness club at middle or high schools, serving as near-peer mentors who help teens make healthier choices and develop leadership skills. The role involves implementing programming at assigned school sites, supporting teen-led wellness activities, and connecting students and staff with relevant local health resources.

The mentorship requires a commitment of 8 or more hours per week. Mentors are expected to spend 3–4 hours weekly at assigned school sites for instructional purposes. HealthCorps prioritizes placements for the full academic year, with some opportunities for a single semester or placements at one or three club sites. A stipend is provided based on the number of sites served, and HealthCorps will work with the mentor’s university to facilitate college credit, course credit, or practicum hours depending on university requirements. Mentors also receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in, or interested in, public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work, or a related field.
• Be in good academic standing with a university.
• Commit to 8 or more hours each week for the mentorship throughout the academic year.
• Have a strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a community leader and speaker, and be comfortable learning about and presenting health-related topics to teens.
• Be able to travel to assigned sites within Ventura County, potentially up to 40 miles.
• Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Clear a background investigation and/or reference check; the mentorship offer is contingent upon clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and collaborate with teen wellness leaders, school site partners, the Regional Program Manager, and other area mentors.
• Plan and implement the Teens Make Health Happen program at assigned school sites, typically across two school sites.
• Research health challenges at assigned schools and assess program needs and progress through needs assessments, reporting, and work tracking.
• Support teens in planning and leading wellness programming, including lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects.
• Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations at each assigned site and support regional events.
• Contribute program highlights, impact stories, and photos to HealthCorps social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.
• Prioritize health and wellness and help ensure relevant local health resources are accessible to students and staff.
• Represent HealthCorps and its values at school sites and area-wide events, supporting outreach to teens, staff, and community members.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization.

Benefits

• Stipend based on the number of sites served, distributed in monthly installments.
• College or course credit or practicum hours, subject to university requirements.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Opportunities to gain direct experience in public health and the education system and network with community leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed